# Château Rocher Corbin Montagne Saint-Émilion (2021)

- **Producer:** Château Rocher Corbin
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
- **Region:** Bordeaux, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 15–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** ripe fruit, dark fruit, warm spice, vanilla, dusty cocoa, cloves, tobacco, eucalyptus

## About this wine

Château Rocher Corbin Montagne Saint-Émilion is a red wine from the Montagne Saint-Émilion appellation in Bordeaux, France, produced by Château Rocher Corbin. The estate spans 10 hectares and features exceptionally old vines, with some Merlot parcels predating the phylloxera epidemic. The property has been family-owned for four generations, with current stewardship focused on modernizing while respecting tradition. The vineyard is situated on the western slope of Mount Calon, characterized by well-drained clay and limestone soils. The estate is committed to organic farming practices.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards include pre-phylloxera Merlot vines up to 150 years old.
- Winemaking has been conducted without sulfur since the 2016 harvest.
- The estate practices organic farming.
- Vines average 45 years old, with some parcels over 80 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and concentrated tannins are well-suited to rich protein dishes, where they can cut through fat and complement the meat's texture. The dark fruit notes in the wine can harmonize with fruit-based sauces or accompaniments.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Château Rocher Corbin begins with manual sorting of grapes and individual berries to ensure quality. Pre-cold maceration is followed by a 5-week maceration period in temperature-controlled tanks. Fermentations are spontaneous. Since the 2016 harvest, winemaking has been conducted without sulfur additions. The wine is subsequently aged for 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 50% of the barrels being new.